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Two positions are available, one position based in Santiago, Chile and one in Arica, Chile.

Both positions report to Bioproducts Development Coordinator, UC Davis Chile in conjunction with the head of the Phytopathology Laboratory in Universidad de Tarapaca, Arica.

Description:

Due to the growing demand for sustainable biological solutions in the Chilean agri-food sector, UC Davis Chile seeks to expand its impact through the development of applied R&D lines related to biodiversity platforms and bioproduct development.

The positions are in the frame of a collaborative project between Universidad de Tarapaca and UC Davis Chile. They require experience in phytopathology or microbiology; scaling of biological products (fungi, bacteria or nematodes); fermentation control and/or development of new formulations. Experience in efficacy testing, both in green house or field are also desired.

Post-Doctoral researches will conduct scientific investigation across food and agriculture industries, they will contribute to and implement novel methodologies, demonstrating scientific and mature technological judgement, independence and ability to team work.

Functions and Responsabilities:

Collect samples and execute field work in different parts of Chile.

Develop new methodologies for functional screening of valuable functions in microorganisms.

Generation, characterization and indexation of large microbial collections.

Develop of scaling up, fermentation control and formulation for different microbial bioproducts.

Conduct green house and field efficacy tests.

Establish high standards of performance and quality of work.

Work with the research team in developing, administering and managing project budget.

Contribute in simultaneous projects and assist in the development of new projects.